vivarium | welcome to round two

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welcome to round two

T H E W A R E H O U S E

Welcome to the 【 Warehouse 】.

Or at least, another side of the Warehouse. While unknowing to the new batch of test subjects, it's almost identical to the first group's. There are a few elevators (obviously shut tight), every window is bolted shut, surveillance cameras in every corner, and there's a giant door with a 9 painted on it. There are noticeable differences and one of them is just how dark it is.

The only source of artificial illumination in the lobby are a panel of florescent lights above the elevators, and the occasional flickering of the camera's LEDs. A few scattered and dying fire pits help provide a greater sense of visibility, but just by a slight margin. However, it's obvious to see (and to test) that all the doors are sealed tight and that there doesn't appear to be any apparent exits, which is quite a shame, really, considering that an exit would be quite desirable after noticing all the weapons littering the floor.

While they're not your typical weapons (no guns, no swords, no axes), all the items on the ground seems heavily used and splattered with blood: a shovel, a pitchfork, a rake, trowels, scissors, knives, and such on. Some have seen more bloodshed than others, but regardless, none of these items seem particularly new. They have all seen better days, and the same could be said about the test subjects.

Each and every character will awaken with various scrapes, bruises, and dried blood. The degree of injuries they may have on them will vary from character to character, but no one character will be unharmed. On top of that, they will all find a bracelet wrapped around their left wrists. It looks a lot like a digital watch, but characters will suspect it is broken, as the face is completely blank. There are two buttons on the top, but other than producing a satisfying click, pressing them does absolutely nothing. Trying to take it off is a futile effort as well, as they do not have a visible clasp for the characters to undo.

To make this entire situation worse, test subjects will recall nothing.

They may find objects that may resonate with them, that feel familiar in their hands, along with having a general idea of knowing just who they are (names, likes, dislikes, peeves, etc), but trying to remember what happened? Why they're here? Where they even are? It'd all be one giant blur and trying to force a memory only leads to a headache.

So, well, test subjects, better start figuring things out. Relying on your memories clearly isn't helping.

BASIC INFO ✖ FIRST GLANCE

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[ Of course, there's totally no way she managed to adjust her fall. She's not some ninja or whatever. ]

Nope, looks good! Don't think there's a bump or anything. [ Ellie doesn't want to poke around or touch her head in case it hurts. She pulls away. ] You got yourself a pretty hard head.

[She sighs in relief when she hears there won't be a bump. She places both hands delicately on her cheeks.]

I'm glad... the scratch on my face is bad enough.

[...Because it hurts? Or because she's concerned with appearances that much?]

Did you try washing it yet? We can probably get some water in the well, if it even has any.

[ Honestly, Ellie hasn't checked yet. She got in here and the first thing she did was save Rio from a hair-eating goat... ]

There's a well-? We were going to wash it when we first woke up, but we couldn't find any water.

[DOES THIS MEAN SHE CAN FINALLY BECOME CLEAN?? Especially after the goat chewed on her hair too, ew.]

Yeah, I saw one while coming in! Noooo idea if it works but we can try, and wash up a little.

[ God, she feels so gross right now, with the dried blood and her hair. If only there was some shampoo and soap around too... ]

-!

[She suddenly reaches for Ellie's hand with the most serious look on her face.]

Please, take me to it!

[She doesn't care how cold it is, she just wants to get this grime off. If they leave it, it could just get infected, and that would just be the cherry to top it all off.]

Whoa--!

[ THAT WAS SUDDEN you sure are very serious about the water... ]

Uh, yeah, okay, I can do that. Just follow me.

[ Ellie will lead by the hand over to the dinky looking well. There's a bucket tied to a rope and everything. Once peering into the well, there seems to be a decent amount of water so success...?! ]

[Her expression breaks into a relieved smile. It's probably the first time she's smiled since she got here.]

Thank you!

[And off to the well they go! She peers in a little nervously, looking over at the bucket.]

So we just toss it in and pull it up again?

[ Oh man, that's pretty cute... It's good to see her smiling because she did nothing but cry this entire time. So here they are! At the well, hmm. ]

I guess so. Let's give it a try.

[ She picks up the bucket carefully and lowers it into the well, but once there, it just floats awkwardly in the water. Hmm, how do they get the bucket into the water so they can fill it up? Ellie just peers down the well. Hmmmm ]

[Hmm indeed...]

...How are we supposed to get the water in it? It's just floating there...

Uh, good question... Maybe we should just move it back and forth?

[ She grabs the rope and just shakes it around. It... kind of seems to be working? ]

C'mon, get some water, you!

[She forms tiny fists near her chest, apparently trying to be encouraging.]

You can do it!

[ She tries a few more times aaaaaand... ]

Aha! There we go!

[ SUCCESS WATER IN THE BUCKET Ellie takes no extra time in pulling it back up (oof, it's heavy...) and setting the bucket on the grass. She looks super proud of herself. ]

Boom, and that's how you do it!

[Kyaaa!]

Ellie, you're amazing!

Hell yeah, I'm pretty awesome.

[ Look at what you did, Rio, now she's just going to gloat about it. She grins. ]

But okay, let's get cleaned up! We got enough water in the well to last us a bit.

[She is totally fine with complimenting the heck out of Ellie, she's very helpful!]

Okay! And this way, you can clean off your hand, too!

[It would really suck if it got infected, and then Rio would need to find another helper. Let's not.

With a cheerful expression, she dips her hands into the water before moving them to the side to scrub off the dirt in an effort to avoid contaminating it too much right away. Once they're cleanish, she cups her hands to splash some over her face, rubbing lightly over the cut on her cheek to try to get the grime out of it. The water may be chilly, but it's serviceable.]

[ You're milking her ego, Rio. Now she'll always be your friend, which is probably what you want... ]

[ Ellie gets to cleaning herself up as well, dipping her hand in and out quickly to avoid dirtying up the water. She wipes the dirt, blood, and sweat off her face, neck, and hands. She lets out a small hiss when she gets to washing her left hand. It stings a lot so she stops for a bit for the pain to pass over. ]

Hey, we're starting to look better already.

[All according to keikaku.

When she sees Ellie stop, she pauses as well.]

Ellie... is your hand okay...?

[Even the cute banter isn't enough to distract her, apparently.]

[ (Translator's note: keikaku means plan) ]

[ But well, that stopped the happy mood for a bit. Maaaan, you gotta hand it to Ellie to ruin it (heheheh). She looks down at it then back at Rio. ]

I think? I mean, it mostly stopped bleeding so that's gotta be a good sign.

[She nods, holding out her own hands.]

It must have finally clotted... can I see?

[ She nods and hands over her hand (heheh). Rio will see that it's a pretty big cut, going from one end to the other. It's not particularly deep, but it's not a wound that you should be taken lightly. It looks like it stopped bleeding, but be free, Dani, I give you free choice on how bad it is. LET IT BLEED AGAIN IDCCCCC ]

[She holds it very gently as she examines it.]

...Be sure to clean it out carefully. It might start to bleed again a little, but we need to make sure it stays clean so it doesn't get infected. After that... try not to use it too much so it doesn't open up again.

If we take good care of it, I... I think it can heal.

[ Ellie swallows hard when Rio mentions that she thinks it can heal. Ugh, this sucks. ]

So, should I just dunk it under some running water or use a cloth or something?

Use the cloth to pat it dry afterwards so you don't damage it any more than it already is. But make sure you're really careful about washing it off in the water, too.

If we need more water, I can fetch it. [There's a determined edge to her voice! Well, a slight one, at least.]

Pat it dry and be careful with water, got it.

[ She nods after she repeats the directions. She should probably find something to dry it with, maybe cut off a bit more of her shirt... She looks up at Rio. ]

How about your cheek?

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